The members of Celtic
North are fortunate to live in the Ottawa/Gatineau area
where “traditional” music is a wonderful mix of Irish, Scottish, and
French tunes.
In this, our first recording, we have collected some of our
favourite melodies,
with a couple of well-known songs thrown in for good measure.

Celtic North isn't their day job, but as their new CD shows, they
certainly have flair....
"Celtic North" is a very good first CD. It contains a variety
of tunes,
mainly Irish and Scottish, with a few French pieces....
The playing is lively and catchy; the instrumentation creative.
Reuel S. Amdur
"Celtic Life" Magazine
heir day

The Ugly Stick is a traditional
instrument popular in Newfoundland, fashioned out of household
and tool shed items, typically a mop handle with bottle caps,
small bells and other noise makers. The instrument is played with a
drum stick.

The instrument
is lifted and dropped on the floor in a rhythmic fashion while the musician
strikes the attachments.

I popped in a few
times. People were having fun and clapping along…
You were quite the sight in your Viking hat and washboard! Great
fun.You guys were great! Thank you for
participating in the festival.Orleans Festival
2013
Louise Michaud
Program CoordinatorArts
Ottawa East
Shenkman Arts Centre
Ottawa
__________________Celtic North recently
played at a wedding in Ottawa for the son
of
composer, conductor, pianist, and orchestrator
David Warrack.

Your music set the tone for a joyous day.
I can't thank you enough for being such an important
and wonderful part of the ceremony. I'll certainly
recommend you highly to anyone
looking for wonderful music.David
Warrack
Toronto

The
list of music looks great to me.
Most are familiar songs.
My mother always sang in the home,
and I had a good voice up to a few years ago.
With the advent of the radio and TV, people don't sing as much,
and most popular songs are not as lyrical.
Your presentation will be the highlight of the evening.
Ken Riley
Reunion: Navy Crew Members of
H.M.C.S. Nene K270a WWII frigate under
Canadian and British commandOttawa

Thank you so much for playing
at my birthday party.
It was tremendous having your group there. Ken Riley
Ottawa

We are delighted that Celtic North
was able to join us for FestivARTS this year
Your music certainly got everyone tapping their toes!Marlene HoffARTS OTTAWA EAST - EST
Membership/Communications CoordinatorOttawa

I was going to e-mail
you and tell you how fantastic you three were.
Everyone thoroughly enjoyed it. John enjoyed it especially.
I am going to recommend your band wherever I can.
Jillian Soame
Surprise Birthday Party for Her Husband John
Ottawa

On behalf of the Cumberland Heritage Village Museum,
I would like to extend my thanks to you all for performing
at the Heritage Trades Festival.
Celtic North added great quality entertainment to the event.
We had wonderful comments from the artisans
as well as the visitors.
I hope that your participation in the event was a worthwhile experience
for you as well.
I thank you again for your commitment and enthusiasm
and look forward to your next performances at the museum!
Anik Després
Heritage Specialist
Cumberland Heritage Village Museum
Cumberland, Ontario

Everybody had a super evening. The band
was excellent.
Fundraiser for "Habitat for Humanity of Great Ottawa."
Bruce Fanjoy
Ottawa

I have heard wonderful things!!
The residents had a blast!! We will be in touch soon
for other possible events!! Jessica Dube
Recreation ManagerRavines Seniors’ Suites &
Retirement Residence